DLX (Deluxe) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $18.93 (As of Mar. 2026)


DLX Deluxe Corp DLX
68 GF Score
Price $23.93
GF Value $18.38
Valuation Modestly Overvalued
! 3 Warning Signs
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What is Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Deluxe DLX +2.84% 68 Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus rates DLX with a GF Score™ of 68/100 and a GF Value™ of $18.38 (Modestly Overvalued). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review.

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

Deluxe's adjusted book value per share for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was $15.243. Add all the adjusted book value per share for the past 10 years together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share, which is $18.93 for the trailing ten years ended in Mar. 2026.

During the past 12 months, Deluxe's average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 0.10% per year. During the past 3 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 1.80% per year. During the past 5 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 5.00% per year. During the past 10 years, the average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate was 12.20% per year. Please click Growth Rate Calculation Example (GuruFocus) to see how GuruFocus calculates Wal-Mart Stores Inc (WMT)'s revenue growth rate. You can apply the same method to get the Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate using Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share data.

During the past 13 years, the highest 3-Year average Cyclically Adjusted Book Growth Rate of Deluxe was 128.90% per year. The lowest was -74.80% per year. And the median was 1.80% per year.

As of today (2026-06-28), Deluxe's current stock price is $23.93. Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for the quarter that ended in Mar. 2026 was $18.93. Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is 1.26.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Deluxe was 10.70. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.96.


Deluxe  (NYSE:DLX) Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Explanation

If a company grows much fast than inflation, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share may underestimate the company's equity. Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio can seem to be too high even the actual PB Ratio is low.

For the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, the book value of the past 10 years are inflation-adjusted and averaged. The result is used for P/B calculation. Since it looks at the average over the last 10 years, the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio is also called CAPB Ratio.

The Shiller PE Ratio was first used by professor Robert Shiller. He uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings per share of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted book value per share of a company over the past 10 years.

Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of today is calculated as

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio=Share Price/Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
=23.93/18.93
=1.26

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

During the past 13 years, the highest Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio of Deluxe was 10.70. The lowest was 0.72. And the median was 1.96.


Be Aware

Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio works better for cyclical companies. It gives you a better idea on the company's real book value.


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Related Terms


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Historical Data

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The historical data trend for Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can be seen below:

* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD.
* For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.

Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Chart

Deluxe Annual Data
Trend Dec16 Dec17 Dec18 Dec19 Dec20 Dec21 Dec22 Dec23 Dec24 Dec25
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share
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Deluxe Quarterly Data
Jun21 Sep21 Dec21 Mar22 Jun22 Sep22 Dec22 Mar23 Jun23 Sep23 Dec23 Mar24 Jun24 Sep24 Dec24 Mar25 Jun25 Sep25 Dec25 Mar26
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Get a 7-Day Free Trial Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only Premium Member Only 18.91 18.94 18.94 18.75 18.93

DLX vs AIAI, CODI, TTI: Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Comparison

For the Conglomerates subindustry, Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio, along with its competitors' market caps and Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio data, can be viewed below:

* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.


Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio vs Conglomerates Industry

For the Conglomerates industry and Industrials sector, Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio distribution charts can be found below:

* The bar in red indicates where Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio falls into.


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Deluxe Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share Calculation

E10 is a concept invented by Prof. Robert Shiller, who uses E10 for his Shiller PE Ratio calculation. E10 is the average of the inflation adjusted earnings of a company over the past 10 years. The similar calculation is applied by GuruFocus to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share and the Cyclically Adjusted PB Ratio. The Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years.

What is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share? How do we calculate Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share?

Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is the average of the inflation adjusted Book Value per Share of a company over the past 10 years. Let's use an example to explain.

If we want to calculate the Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of Wal-Mart (WMT) for Dec. 31, 2010, we need to have the inflation data and the book value per share from 2001 through 2010.

We adjusted the 2001 book value per share data with the total inflation from 2001 through 2010 to the equivalent book value in 2010. If the total inflation from 2001 to 2010 is 40%, and Wal-Mart's book value is $1 a share in 2001, then the 2001's equivalent book value in 2010 is $1.4 a share. If Wal-Mart's book value is $1 again in 2002, and the total inflation from 2002 through 2010 is 35%, then the equivalent 2002 book value in 2010 is $1.35. So on and so forth, you get the equivalent book value per share of past 10 years. Then you add them together and divided the sum by the count to get Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

Please note that we use the CPI data of the country/region where the company is headquartered. If the CPI data for that country/region is not available, then we will use the CPI data of the United States as default.

For example, Deluxe's adjusted Book Value per Share data for the three months ended in Mar. 2026 was:

Adj_Book= Book Value per Share /CPI of Mar. 2026 (Change)*Current CPI (Mar. 2026)
=15.243/330.2130*330.2130
=15.243

Current CPI (Mar. 2026) = 330.2130.

Deluxe Quarterly Data

Book Value per Share CPI Adj_Book
201606 16.750 241.018 22.949
201609 17.494 241.428 23.927
201612 18.147 241.432 24.820
201703 18.827 243.801 25.500
201706 19.627 244.955 26.458
201709 19.754 246.819 26.428
201712 21.167 246.524 28.353
201803 21.983 249.554 29.088
201806 22.576 251.989 29.584
201809 20.630 252.439 26.986
201812 20.503 251.233 26.949
201903 20.568 254.202 26.718
201906 20.829 256.143 26.852
201909 12.483 256.759 16.054
201912 13.551 256.974 17.413
202003 11.369 258.115 14.545
202006 11.594 257.797 14.851
202009 12.206 260.280 15.486
202012 12.228 260.474 15.502
202103 13.268 264.877 16.541
202106 12.979 271.696 15.774
202109 13.090 274.310 15.758
202112 13.457 278.802 15.938
202203 13.482 287.504 15.485
202206 13.845 296.311 15.429
202209 13.949 296.808 15.519
202212 13.976 296.797 15.550
202303 13.708 301.836 14.997
202306 14.059 305.109 15.216
202309 13.707 307.789 14.706
202312 13.810 306.746 14.867
202403 13.800 312.332 14.590
202406 14.021 314.175 14.737
202409 13.836 315.301 14.490
202412 14.007 315.605 14.655
202503 13.908 319.799 14.361
202506 14.224 322.561 14.561
202509 14.764 324.800 15.010
202512 15.117 324.054 15.404
202603 15.243 330.213 15.243

Add all the adjusted book value per share together and divide the count will get our Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share.

What does a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $18.93 mean?
Deluxe (DLX) has a Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $18.93 as of Mar. 2026. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors.
Is Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share too high?
Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.93. Overall, Deluxe has a GF Score™ of 68/100 and is considered Modestly Overvalued, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share compare to AIAI and CODI?
Deluxe's Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share of $18.93 can be compared against companies in the Conglomerates industry. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share for a Conglomerates company?
A good Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share depends on the Conglomerates industry context. However, Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share mean?
A high Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Cyclically adjusted book value per share represents the company's inflation-adjusted book value per share over a 10-year period. View historical data on Deluxe and its competitors. Deluxe's current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.93. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Deluxe stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe (DLX) is currently considered Modestly Overvalued. The stock's GF Value™ is $18.38, compared to a current price of $23.93 — trading 30.2% above its estimated fair value. The current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.93. Deluxe's overall GF Score™ is 68/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share calculated?
Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Deluxe (DLX), the current Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share is $18.93 as of Mar. 2026. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.

Is Deluxe (DLX) Overvalued in 2026?

Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Deluxe stock appears to be overvalued. The current stock price of $23.93 is trading 30.2% above its estimated GF Value™ of $18.38. GuruFocus considers Deluxe to be Modestly Overvalued.

Key valuation signals for DLX:

  • Cyclically Adjusted Book per Share: $18.93
  • GF Value™: $18.38 vs. price of $23.93 (30.2% above fair value)
  • GF Score™: 68/100 with 3 warning signs

No single metric tells the full story. See the DLX stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.


Deluxe Business Description

Other Exchanges DL8:Germany
Address 801 S. Marquette Avenue, Minneapolis, MN, USA, 55402-2807
Deluxe Corp is principally a payments and data company. Its reportable segments are: Merchant Services, B2B Payments, Data Solutions, and Print. Maximum revenue is derived from its Print segment, which provides printed personal and business checks, business essentials, as well as branded promotional, print, apparel, and digital storefront solutions. The Merchant Services segment provides electronic credit and debit card authorization, payment systems, and processing services. The B2B segment offers treasury management solutions, integrated accounts payable disbursements, and fraud and security services, and the Data Solutions segment offers data, analytics, and marketing services, as well as financial institution profitability reporting and business incorporation services.
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